Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 43-39, Finished 2nd in NBA Atlantic Division
Coach: Willis Reed (43-39)
Executive: Eddie Donovan
PTS/G: 113.4 (3rd of 22) Opp PTS/G: 114.0 (22nd of 22)
SRS: -0.53 (12th of 22) Pace: 109.7 (3rd of 22)
Off Rtg: 101.7 (9th of 22) Def Rtg: 102.2 (18th of 22) Net Rtg: -0.5 (12th of 22)
Expected W-L: 40-42 (12th of 22)
Arena: Madison Square Garden (IV)
NBA 1978 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (2-0) versus Cleveland Cavaliers
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (0-4) versus Philadelphia 76ers
(Series Stats)
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